Topic: Colombian Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) For Infrastructure

Host: Chargé d’Affaires Francisco L. Palmieri; Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez

Date and Time: Monday, June 5 at 2 p.m. EST

Brief Description of Call: 

Join Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez and Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, for the United States Embassy in Bogota, Colombia Francisco L. Palmieri for an in-depth look at the Public-Private Partnership model of infrastructure investment in Colombia. The Colombian Government will invite bids on several large rail, road, port, and airport projects in the next two years representing billions of dollars in investment potential.

Experts from Baker & McKenzie, Infralogic, and the ARUP Group will dispel myths and give a clear picture of the risks associated with infrastructure investment in Colombia. Colombian Government officials from ProColombia and Hacienda will share the many opportunities coming up.

U.S. Department of State

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